As the new year approaches, this message invites listeners to pause and reflect before moving forward. Rooted in Malachi 4, the speaker calls believers to remember God’s Word, repent of misplaced priorities, and find restoration through Jesus Christ. True renewal doesn’t come from a calendar change, but from intentional reflection, repentance, and restoration through the gospel.
Key Points:
A new year doesn’t make us new—intentional steps taken beforehand do.
Growth comes not from experience alone, but from reflecting on it.
God calls His people to remember His Word and live by it.
Remembering God’s Word means reading, obeying, and applying it daily.
True repentance is a change of mind that leads to a change of direction.
John the Baptist fulfilled Malachi’s promise by calling people to repentance.
Restoration comes only through Jesus, not the law or prophets.
Jesus took the curse upon Himself on the cross to offer blessing and renewal.
Before entering a new year, believers must intentionally unpack what weighs them down and carry forward what draws them closer to God.
Scripture References:
Malachi 4:4–6
Deuteronomy 4:8–10
Joshua 1:7–8
Exodus 20:1–17 (Ten Commandments – referenced)
Matthew 22:37–40
Psalm 119:105
Job 23:12
1 Kings 18 (Elijah on Mount Carmel – referenced)
Luke 1:13–17
Matthew 11:14
Acts 2:38
Matthew 17:11–12
1 Peter 4:17